Obtains investment exposure by investing in the Nikko AM Wholesale Core Equity Fund

Philosophy

A high conviction, fundamental investment process that aims to deliver attractive and repeatable risk adjusted returns. Our research is expected to be insightful and to generate a high level of conviction in the portfolios we construct.

Nikko AM NZ’s fundamental research identifies mispriced companies that offer a blend of value, sustainability and growth. Fundamental research is crucial to establish a clear level of intrinsic value versus the market. The research delivers insights into the sustainability, competitive advantages and likely catalysts that must be monitored.

The targeted number of stocks is 30, +/- 5.

Objective

To construct a portfolio of permitted investments that outperform the Fund's benchmark return by 3.0% per annum over a rolling three year period before fees and taxes.

Benchmark

S&P/NZX 50 Index Gross with Imputation

Distributions

March, September

Independent Research House Review

Qualitative Fund Research

FundSource's Qualitative Fund Research - November 2018